Construction Equipment Operator (Asphalt)

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to perform responsible skilled work in the operation of heavy construction equipment used in street construction and street maintenance projects in the Maintenance Department.  Employee in this class will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment involved in street construction and maintenance activities. Normal work is performed on one or two specific pieces of equipment; however, employee may be required to operate other types of equipment for special projects and during slack or seasonal periods. The work responsibilities are:  operates various pieces of heavy equipment such as an emulsified asphalt (i.e.-tack) distributor truck, an asphalt spreader, a steel wheel roller, and a backhoe; services and performs routine preventive maintenance and safety checks on assigned heavy equipment; and contributes to the department objectives by accepting additional assignments and performing additional duties and referred tasks.  The Construction Equipment Operator differs from the Heavy Equipment Operator II position in that the Construction Equipment Operator position requires comprehensive knowledge of and a higher level of skill in the operation of several different pieces of heavy equipment.  The Construction Equipment Operator (Asphalt) position differs from other Construction Equipment Operators in that the Construction Equipment Operator (Asphalt) must have a comprehensive knowledge of heavy equipment used specifically for road construction.  This position reports to the Street Construction Foreman.

Three (3) years of experience in the maintenance, repair, and construction of streets, to include use of tack distributor trucks and/or asphalt spreaders in asphalt work, earth work, and grading.  Must possess a CDL Class ‘B’ with a tanker endorsement.

Must be able to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, sit for extended periods of time, and lift 75-100 pounds in order to inspect, operate, and maintain equipment. Must be willing to work outdoors while being exposed to various weather conditions and work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed to perform job duties.

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any vacancies that may occur during the life of the register.  The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Maintenance Department. Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application.  For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application and supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, a selection procedure will be administered to rank applicants on the register. Tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.

BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.

DRUG TEST: Employment is conditional upon the potential employee passing a preemployment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Personnel Department reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA. In order to request accommodation in the application or testing process, contact the Personnel Director at (334) 625-2675.

I9: Prior to your employment, you will be required to provide to your employer documentation of your identity and employment eligibility in order to comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

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